Profile of Karyn White on Famous Like Me

Karyn White (born October 14, 1965) is an R&B singer who was popular during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Biography

Karyn was born in Los Angeles as the youngest of five children. She sang in a church choir and worked as a backing singer, then sang on Jeff Lorber's single "Facts Of Love" before signing to Warner Brothers and releasing her debut album in 1988. The album Karyn White was produced by Babyface and sold 2 million copies. It had the hit singles "The Way You Love Me," "Secret Rendezvous," "Superwoman" and "Love Saw It," a duet with Babyface.

Her follow-up album was Ritual of Love in 1991. It had songs produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and featured the hit single "Romantic" (which hit #1 on the Hot 100). Other singles from the album include "The Way I Feel About You," "Walkin' The Dog," and "Do Unto Me." White married Terry Lewis in 1992 and they have a daughter called Ashley Nicole.

Her next album was Make Him Do Right in 1994. She received moderate success with the single "Hungah."

Discography

Albums

• Karyn White (1988)
• Ritual of Love (1991)
• Make Him Do Right (1994)
• Sweet & Sensual (1995, a greatest hits compilation released only in Japan)

Singles

• The Way You Love Me (1988)
• Superwoman (1988)
• Love Saw It (1989) (duet with Babyface)
• Secret Rendezvous (1989)
• Romantic (1991)
• The Way I Feel About You (1991)
• Walkin' The Dog (1992)
• Do Unto Me (1992)
• Hungah (1994)
• Can I Stay With You (1994)
• I'd Rather Be Alone (1995)

Awards & nominations

1988

• 1988 American Music Award nomination for Favorite New Artist - Soul / Rhythm & Blues
• 1988 Grammy Award nomination for Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance - Female ("The Way You Loved Me").

1989

• 1989 American Music Award nomination for Favorite Album - Soul / Rhythm & Blues ("Karyn White").

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